Is Freddy ready to sign with Sox?

GM Kenny Williams is apparently willing to give some young position players (3B Josh Fields, CF Jerry Owens, 2Bs Jayson Nix and Chris Getz) a chance to show what they can do this season.
But when it comes to pitching _ particularly the starting rotation _ Kenny prefers experience.
That was evident on Thursday, when Bartolo Colon signed a one-year deal to step in as the No. 4 starter.
And don’t be surprised if Freddy Garcia agrees to a similar deal within the next few days.
As reported in the Daily Herald Thursday, Garcia is strongly considering returning to the White Sox.
When asked, indirectly, if the addition of Colon completes the starting five, Williams coyly said: “We’ll see.”
That is code for no, but Garcia might get a better offer from the Mets, Yankees or Rangers.
Either way, Colon’s presence probably means Jeff Marquez (acquired from the Yankees in the Nick Swisher trade) is likely headed for Class AAA Charlotte, which is the right spot.
If Garcia heads elsewhere, Marquez, Aaron Poreda and Clayton Richard are positioned to compete for the fifth starter’s spot.

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Bruce Miles and Scot Gregor

Bruce Miles has been covering the Chicago Cubs for the Daily Herald since 1998, and major-league baseball since 1989. He grew up in Chicago and is one of those rare birds who followed both the Cubs and White Sox.

Along with Cubs radio announcer Pat Hughes, Bruce co-authored the book, "Harry Caray: Voice of the Fans."

He checks in on the fan blogs and is a daily reader of Baseball Prospectus.

Scot Gregor has been covering the Chicago White Sox for the Daily Herald since 1994, and major-league baseball since 1990.

He grew up in Pittsburgh, where he idolized Roberto Clemente. Scott graduated high school in 1979, when the Steelers and the Pirates were both the best in the world.